Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
This page contains Windows bias

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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.

Bias Analysis

Detected Bias Types
windows_tools
windows_first
powershell_heavy
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a Windows-centric bias by referencing Windows tools and patterns (such as Windows Firewall, BitLocker, Active Directory Federation Services, and Group Policy) without equivalent Linux examples or alternatives. Windows terminology and technologies are often mentioned first or exclusively, and there is a lack of Linux-specific operational guidance or command-line examples. While Linux is occasionally referenced (e.g., dm-crypt, mdadm), these mentions are brief and lack the depth or parity given to Windows technologies.
Recommendations
  • Provide Linux-specific operational examples and guidance alongside Windows examples, such as using iptables/firewalld instead of only referencing Windows Firewall.
  • When discussing identity and access management, include Linux-compatible solutions or clarify how Linux VMs integrate with Azure identity services.
  • For encryption, offer detailed Linux usage patterns (e.g., step-by-step dm-crypt or LUKS setup) in parity with BitLocker explanations.
  • Mention and explain Linux-native tools (e.g., SELinux, AppArmor, systemd-networkd) where relevant to isolation and security.
  • Ensure that references to PowerShell or Windows command-line tools are balanced with Bash/CLI examples for Linux.
  • Avoid using Windows terminology as the default; instead, present both Windows and Linux options equally, or clarify when a feature is platform-agnostic.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-17 00:00 #262 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased